Recent News
May. 05, 2025
Medical marijuana funds transferred to veterans fund
May. 04, 2025
Missouri DHSS announces possible measles exposure in St. Louis
May. 02, 2025
New WIC card technology to improve program experience
Apr. 29, 2025
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products produced by Nodaway Holdings LLC, MAN000086
Apr. 28, 2025
New Missouri Tobacco Quit Services resources available
Apr. 21, 2025
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products produced by Honey Green, LLC, MAN000044
Apr. 18, 2025
Case of measles confirmed in traveler to Missouri
Apr. 14, 2025
DCR revokes 25 microbusiness cannabis facility licenses
Apr. 10, 2025
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces updated recall for cannabis products from Delta Extraction, LLC
Apr. 10, 2025
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Mar. 27, 2025
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Mar. 13, 2025
DHSS solicits proposals for a Missouri cannabis market study
Feb. 05, 2025
DHSS publishes data infrastructure report outlining strengths and opportunities across Missouri’s public health system
Jan. 31, 2025
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months
Jan. 13, 2025
Director Nickelson Announces Retirement, Culminating 25 years of Public Service
Jan. 06, 2025
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Jan. 03, 2025
Health and safety tips paramount to winter weather preparations
Dec. 23, 2024
DHSS publishes draft microbusiness rule revisions
Dec. 23, 2024
DHSS publishes report detailing cannabis microbusiness activity
Dec. 16, 2024
Missouri sees first significant decline in drug overdose deaths in nearly a decade
Dec. 05, 2024
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services earns Reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board
Dec. 03, 2024
Missouri families gain access to new resource guide for supporting children
Nov. 21, 2024
Stay protected this respiratory illness season
Nov. 19, 2024
Make a plan to quit during the Great American Smoke Out
Nov. 12, 2024
$6.5 million in medical marijuana funds transferred to veterans fund
Oct. 21, 2024
DHSS highlights free adolescent health resources during “Let’s Talk Month”
Oct. 16, 2024
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Oct. 11, 2024
DHSS publishes annual report for state’s medical and adult use cannabis program
Oct. 10, 2024
DHSS publishes results of cannabis microbusiness licensees’ eligibility review
Oct. 10, 2024
Statewide awards presented in recognition of National Employ Older Workers Week
Oct. 01, 2024
Missouri WIC launches a new data dashboard
Oct. 01, 2024
Lee’s Summit’s Kristin Brummel receives national recognition for contributions to immunization efforts
Sep. 17, 2024
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products tested by ClearWater Science LLC, TES000007
Sep. 13, 2024
Falling is not a normal part of aging
Sep. 06, 2024
Human H5 bird flu case confirmed in Missouri
Aug. 30, 2024
Missouri’s annual maternal mortality report published
Aug. 29, 2024
DHSS to begin unregulated psychoactive cannabis product enforcement efforts
Aug. 19, 2024
Three cases of Legionnaires' disease reported
Aug. 15, 2024
Smoke-free air campaign launched in Missouri
Aug. 09, 2024
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products sold by C&C Manufacturing, LLC
Aug. 06, 2024
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces product recall
Jul. 29, 2024
City of Lake Winnebago earns award for community water fluoridation
Jul. 26, 2024
Employment program for seniors highlighted during National Employ Older Workers Week
Jul. 25, 2024
DHSS requests public comment on Missouri WIC state plan for upcoming year
Jul. 24, 2024
Second round of marijuana microbusiness licenses awarded
Jul. 22, 2024
City of Columbia earns award for community water fluoridation
Jul. 11, 2024
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Jul. 11, 2024
Missouri Master Plan on Aging seeks input from all Missourians
Jul. 02, 2024
Supplemental health care service agencies urged to register with the State
Jun. 24, 2024
Staying healthy and safe in the summer’s first heat wave
Jun. 24, 2024
Partners in Prevention to offer free, online tobacco and nicotine retailer training
Jun. 13, 2024
DHSS recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Jun. 10, 2024
DHSS offers “My Life, My Quit” to help youth quit vaping
Jun. 05, 2024
Second round of cannabis microbusiness applicants selected by random lottery drawing
May. 31, 2024
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
May. 23, 2024
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease reported
May. 17, 2024
Hepatitis: The silent killer
May. 17, 2024
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Apr. 30, 2024
DHSS issues health advisory regarding risks associated with consumption of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids
Apr. 29, 2024
“My transplant-ready workbook” empowers patients on their transplant journey
Apr. 05, 2024
DHSS, Division of Cannabis Regulation announces upcoming listening session for cannabis research license
Apr. 04, 2024
Missouri cannabis regulators provide guidance, cautions to future microbusiness applicants
Apr. 03, 2024
DHSS announces awards for new physician residency training slots to increase access to health care service
Mar. 27, 2024
Nine microbusiness cannabis facility licenses revoked due to ineligibility
Mar. 21, 2024
Rate of national measles cases highlights importance of vaccination
Mar. 14, 2024
DHSS and Gateway to Hope team up to address breast cancer concerns in Missouri
Mar. 12, 2024
New dashboard helps families and health care workers determine bed availability in long-term care settings
Mar. 05, 2024
Timeline for second round of cannabis microbusiness licensing announced
Mar. 01, 2024
Not too late to vaccinate
Feb. 13, 2024
Statewide town halls being held to inform Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging
Feb. 09, 2024
DHSS marks one year since sales of cannabis for adult, non-medical use began in Missouri
Feb. 01, 2024
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months
Jan. 29, 2024
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality
Jan. 03, 2024
DHSS publishes report detailing cannabis microbusiness activity
Dec. 20, 2023
DHSS reports five childhood lead poisoning cases linked to recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches
Dec. 15, 2023
DHSS publishes results of cannabis microbusiness licensees’ eligibility review
Dec. 14, 2023
Missouri environmental health official selected for national PFAS team
Dec. 06, 2023
Governor Parson announces new investment, partnerships to reduce maternal mortality in Missouri
Dec. 06, 2023
WIC participation on the rise in Missouri as WIC celebrates 50 years of service
Nov. 16, 2023
Missouri cannabis regulators revoke manufacturing facility license
Nov. 06, 2023
Engage in "Community Conversations" on youth vaping
Oct. 31, 2023
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s marijuana programs
Oct. 13, 2023
Missouri cannabis regulators release ownership guidance for microbusinesses
Oct. 13, 2023
DHSS launches interactive statewide flu dashboard
Oct. 11, 2023
Temporary benefit increase extended to September 2024 for Missouri WIC participants
Oct. 06, 2023
Additional COVID-19 vaccine option coming this fall
Oct. 02, 2023
Marijuana microbusiness licenses awarded
Sep. 27, 2023
Statewide awards presented in recognition of National Employ Older Workers Week
Sep. 18, 2023
Washington County’s integrated health model receives top national award
Sep. 13, 2023
This season’s COVID-19 vaccine available this week
Sep. 07, 2023
Employment program for seniors highlighted during National Employ Older Workers Week
Sep. 05, 2023
Falls Prevention Awareness Month helps older adults in Missouri stay falls free
Sep. 01, 2023
Reimbursement funds available for reducing lead in school drinking water
Aug. 28, 2023
First round of cannabis microbusiness applicants selected by random lottery
Aug. 14, 2023
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces product recall
Aug. 07, 2023
Five Missouri WIC local agencies honored as exemplary breastfeeding peer support programs by USDA